Procurement Specialist

Location: South Oxford Reports to: Senior Commercial Lead Salary: 38k - 50k

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to deliver high quality procurement and commercial support across the organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will influence strategic and contractual decisions, often across projects exceeding 1m.

You will lead end to end procurements, ensure compliance with public sector regulations, and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. You will also help shape commercial policies, improve processes, and support junior team members.

This role offers strong autonomy and the opportunity to drive best practice across procurement.

• Lead and manage end to end tenders from scoping through to contract award and implementation
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and internal policies
• Support contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing management
• Identify and manage procurement and commercial risks
• Support delivery of major projects and procurement workstreams
• Improve procurement processes and ways of working
• Build supplier relationships and support performance management
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders and junior team members
• Embed sustainability and social value into procurement activity

• Strong experience in public sector procurement and contract management
• Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle across categories such as IT, professional services, FM, and fleet
• Knowledge of procurement regulations including PCR2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience supporting or leading procurement projects
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Confident negotiation skills
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or above

• Strong communication skills
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• High attention to detail
• Commercially aware and solutions focused
• Able to work under pressure
• Committed to continuous improvement

This is an opportunity to take ownership of procurement activity in a role with real impact. You will work on strategic projects and help drive value, efficiency, and innovation across the organisation.